HEat Index, Issue 49 – EDUCAUSE AI Study, Building AI Agents, the Earnings of Graduates
With the recent release of the DeepSeek model, AI is once again in the spotlight. In this week’s issue, we examine key takeaways from the 2025 EDUCAUSE AI Landscape Study and their implications for institutions. Then, we explore UC San Diego’s AI-powered assistants...
HEat Index, Issue 48 – Direct Course Placement, Online Course Costs, and Processing Grief
Higher education is at a crossroads, facing pressures ranging from student success and affordability to digital transformation and public perception. In this issue, we explore three timely discussions shaping the sector: the benefits of direct college placement in...
HEat Index, Issue 47 – Data Classification, Student Trust, and the Importance of Writing
Imagine a world where faculty and staff actually enjoy classifying data. You can’t, can you? It’s almost impossible to picture, but what if aligning our policies with better practices could make compliance feel a little less painful? In this week’s issue, we explore a...
HEat Index, Issue 46 – The Hidden Job Market, Small Colleges Collaborate, and Employers Look for Skills
The job market isn’t what it used to be—degrees matter, but so do hidden opportunities, creative skill sets, and a bit of strategic networking. This week, we pull back the curtain on the secret world of invisible jobs and how colleges can help students break in. Then,...